The Convenient Counselor

Do you currently "prep" for upcoming stressful situations? We may not be able to control what is going on around us, but we can control how we react and prepare for those moments! Listen to this episode to learn three steps of creating a "stress plan," and deciding what you need to exit/enter in stressful seasons.

Previous episodes about self-care referenced: Episodes 10 and 11 of Grace in Progress

Did you know that you brain registers every word that you speak? This directly impacts your overall well-being, whether your words are positive or negative. Learn a few simple swaps for things you might be saying to yourself everyday, and how this can "shift" the way you think about life.

What are our basic needs? Typically food, shelter, and water come to mind...which is correct. But there are three other basic needs that humans need to thrive, and often these can get overlooked or neglected. Learn more about these "other" three basic needs in this episode.

Sure, most people think of massages, bubble baths, and even sleep when they think of self-care. But this episode has some ideas of "unconventional" self-care practices (provided by Briana and listener submissions), and maybe there is a new one that would be a good fit for your life!

Other episodes on "Re-thinking Self-Care" from this podcast:
Episode 10: https://www.brianaleach.com/post/episode-10-rethinking-self-care-part-one
Episode 11: https://www.brianaleach.com/post/episode-11-rethinking-self-care-part-two

In the first Q&A episode of Grace in Progress, Briana focuses on two questions:
- How do I keep work stress at work, and not take it home with me?
and
- How do I share news or what's going on in the world with my children?
Listen in to hear a counselor's perspective on these excellent questions!

What does a tater tot have to do with processing triggers in your life? Learn more about the TATER tool and the importance of slowing down to listen to your inner voice - it can change everything!

"I'M TRIGGERED." Do you know any of the emotional triggers in your life? How does your body react to triggers? Why does it even matter? Learn more about these questions in this episode, and start to evaluate the interactions in your daily life!

Article referenced:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-gen-y-psy/201810/how-spot-your-emotional-triggers

Do you have a dream, big or small, that has been on your heart for a while...but you just don't know where to start? Briana speaks a little bit about how she did "something small today" to pursue the dream of starting a podcast, and how you can apply that practice to the dream in your heart.

This episode marks the one year anniversary of the Grace in Progress podcast!

Emotional awareness is essential to a child's overall well-being. Do the children in your life know how to name their emotions? Learn about the various stages of development, and specific ways to help kids in each one, including:
- Birth to age 3
- Preschoolers
- Elementary Age
- Middle/High Schoolers
The kids in your life deserve for you to be their "emotional coach," you might just need a little motivation from this episode!

Do you have a "go to" motto for when a situation puts a strain on your mental health? Dive into four of Briana's most popular phrases/mottos in this episode, and add them to your emotional toolbox starting today!